Super Fighting Tokyo.

"Um……"

Upon hearing this, Musashi rubbed his cheeks, then looked at the bandage on his arm and scratched his fingers.

"Um~~~~"

Its tiger-like eyes darted around, looking left and right, then up and down, as if savoring the moment.

Finally, Musashi said seriously, "Yesterday, it could probably be compared to the Battle of Sekigahara, right?"

Chapter 651 Arena VS Ganryu Island?

Battle of Sekigahara

Also known as the Battle of Sekigahara, it was a battle that took place in the Sekigahara region of Mino.

The Battle of Sekigahara, in a broader sense, includes a series of battles following the death of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, as well as a series of battles in other regions.

The two sides in the battle were the "Eastern Army" led by Tokugawa Ieyasu and the "Western Army" led by Ishida Mitsunari.

That was the largest civil war in all of Japan since the Onin War, and it was also known as the "war that decided the fate of the country"!

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Now, in this modern world, Miyamoto Musashi commented as follows:

"What happened yesterday is comparable to the Battle of Sekigahara."

Musashi squinted as he recalled.

"Back then, I was just a seventeen-year-old lad, a complete novice."

"I was on the battlefield of Sekigahara, cutting off the enemy's head and severing their swords."

"After dealing with the barrage of spears, they had to grab the fallen corpses, turn around to face the rain of arrows, and block each deadly arrow."

"An arrow pierced my arm, so I could only break it off, then tackle another person and stomp on their neck to snap it..."

"At that time, I was so excited that I was trembling!"

Musashi recalled, and couldn't help but laugh: "While trembling and panting heavily, he told that 'Sekigahara' to come at him!"

"What happened last night was indeed comparable to what happened at Sekigahara."

"..."

Tokugawa looked puzzled upon hearing Musashi's words.

After all, from a factual perspective, all three battles last night were one-on-one and seemed to have nothing to do with the Battle of Sekigahara.

Tokugawa asked doubtfully, "Could you... explain in a little more detail...?"

"..."

Upon hearing this, Musashi's eyes widened, as if he thought Tokugawa had asked a stupid question.

Seeing that Tokugawa was genuinely asking the question, Musashi felt even more helpless.

He touched the wound on his neck, then raised his bandaged arm and pointed to the several wounds on his face.

"I've been injured like this just to survive last night, can't you see that?"

Tokugawa's eyes widened in astonishment.

From his modern perspective, last night was nothing more than three battles that took place in succession, only one of which belonged to Miyamoto Musashi.

But now, listening to Musashi's words, Tokugawa had a feeling that "last night" was an integral part of the whole.

"Spent...last night...?"

"Exactly."

Musashi took a sip of tea and explained in detail: "Up and down, front and back, left and right, you cannot afford to relax even for a moment."

"Swords, spears, bows and arrows, naginata, and even firearms were used. You never knew when or where someone would suddenly appear."

Musashi couldn't help but laugh as he said this.

"Ha ha……"

"Although that had its own kind of fun, for me at seventeen, Sekigahara was just that kind of place."

"..."

"Ah... um..."

Tokugawa tried to understand, "So it can be understood that the situation last night was as complicated as Sekigahara, making it difficult to deal with?"

Musashi paused for a moment, then said solemnly, "I deeply admire your performance in last night's battle!"

Tokugawa was startled.

He clearly remembered that when he clashed with [Demon Spear] Kuroki Gensai, Musashi said that fighting with bare hands was nothing more than children fighting.

Was Musashi's statement at that time not sincere?

Musashi looked up at the sky and recalled, "The first two warriors to appear—Ohma and Retsu Kaioh—mastered the principles of 'power'."

"I deeply admire the exquisite skills they displayed, as well as their fearless courage in close combat."

Musashi thought for a moment, "Then, it's that warrior with the ferocious face named 'Kana'."

Tokugawa swallowed hard, knowing that Musashi was referring to the "Fang of Destruction," Kanagawa.

Musashi commented: "I never expected to encounter a warrior who survived the chaotic battles in this era; he's practically a wild beast."

"His quick wit and extraordinary training results in the final 'evolution' are truly admirable."

Musashi tried to say the word "evolution," but his pronunciation was a little off, clearly indicating that he had just learned this new word.

Immediately afterwards, Musashi let out a soft breath.

"Then there is the [Demon Spear] - Kuroki Gensai."

"...That's amazing!"

"The skill he displayed was like a masterpiece of Fudo Myoo, which amazed and impressed me greatly."

Musashi's brows and eyes were downcast.

"What happened last night, I not only admire, but also fear."

"In the end..."

Musashi frankly stated, "Those three battles yesterday, even if they had taken place during the Warring States period, would have been quite famous, recorded, and passed down through generations, wouldn't they?"

"..."

Upon hearing this, Tokugawa's expression visibly calmed down.

The pain of not being able to sleep last night has been greatly relieved, and I have gradually become peaceful and serene.

"Hehe, thank you, Lord Musashi."

Tokugawa slowly lowered his head, "You have saved me... whether it was my nightmares or that inexplicable panic..."

Musashi, however, didn't care. "It's the truth, I'm just stating the facts."

"..."

At this point, Tokugawa felt much more relaxed, and then he thought of something interesting.

"Let me ask you another trivial question, Lord Musashi."

"You said that the three battles of last night would be recorded and passed down through generations..."

Tokugawa was even more curious.

"'Sword Master' Miyamoto Musashi versus 'Genius Swordsman' Sasaki Kojiro."

"—If we compare this battle to the fateful one that the world celebrates, how do you think last night's battle weighed?"

After speaking, Musashi first looked up at the sky, then lowered his head in thought, stroking his chin.

"Hmm...?"

"Ugh...!!"

Musashi pursed his lips and uttered soft murmurs, clearly deep in thought.

Seeing this, Tokugawa trembled with nervousness and pressed, "How is it? Lord Musashi, please tell me the answer!"

"How does the battle that took place in the underground arena last night compare to that fateful battle on Ganryu Island...?!"

"Uh-huh?!"

Tokugawa, kneeling on his hands, watched Musashi rubbing his chin, looking troubled.

Oh...!

Miyamoto Musashi is thinking!

That "Peerless Under Heaven" guy is hesitating!

This is...this is such an honor!!

Last night's underground arena actually hosted the ultimate showdown that has been talked about by the world—Miyamoto Musashi vs. Sasaki Kojiro.

It can be compared to the "Battle of Ganryu Island"!

How will Musashi respond?!

With questions in mind, Tokugawa looked at Musashi, and at the "sword master" sitting cross-legged on the ground, arms crossed, pondering over and over, even shaking his head.

"Um...ah!"

Suddenly, a light flashed above Musashi's head, and his eyes lit up.

Tokugawa held his breath, waiting for the answer.

"Ooh!"